🏔️ Scenery of Antarctica
The Changing Climate of Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest continent on Earth. It's even classified as a desert. Temperatures there can reach up to -35°C! It gets only 2 Inches of rainfall a year. During the summer, Antarctica has up to 24 hours of daylight a day! But winter brings darkness longing for months on end.
No one owns Antarctica! The Antarctic Treaty, signed in 1959 by many countries, says the continent is for peaceful research only. No country can claim it. People there do scientific studies and protect the environment.
Scientists have found clear signs that the climate in Antarctica is changing fast. Here's the proof:
Together, these changes show that Antarctica is heating up — and it’s affecting the whole planet.
This graph shows how average temperatures in Antarctica have changed over the past 50 years.
Click the button below to see how Antarctica has changed.
The ice cube in the bottom right of your screen has melted as you scrolled down, that’s exactly what’s happening right now in Antarctica, Don't believe me? Go back up, scroll down and see.
Antarctica is not just a frozen land, it’s a crucial part of our planet. Its melting ice contributes to rising sea levels that put danger to coastal communities worldwide. The wildlife depends on this THIS environemtn to survive. Protecting Antarctica means protecting our future,our people, animals, and the planet. Every action counts, and together, we can make a difference. See Below To Speak Up
